News
Coconut Island Closed for Bridge Maintenance
The pedestrian bridge and Coconut Island in Hilo will be closed this week for repairs.
HPD Responds to Body Found in Water at Rainbow Falls Over Weekend
Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body found over the weekend in the water at Rainbow Falls State Park in Hilo.
Reported Teen Runaway Located
Hawai‘i Island police reported Monday, March 28 that 17-year-old Makahiki Ikaika Moala, who was previously reported as a runaway, was located in Hilo on Thursday, March 24 in good health.
Hilo Woman Charged With Arson
A 37-year-old Hilo woman was charged for arson stemming from a March 25 fire at a Wainaku residence fire.
Volunteers Perform Final Whale Count of the Season
The annual Whale Count ended Saturday, March 26, where volunteers recorded a total of 136 whale sightings between 10-10:15 a.m. across the main Hawaiian Islands, the most of any time period throughout the day’s count.
Hawaiʻi Coral Restoration Efforts Improved Through Student Research
At least for one species, a study led by University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa student researchers found that exposing coral larvae to warmer temperatures didn’t improve its survival later in its life.
Public Invited to Coffee With a Cop in Waimea
The work week begins in South Kohala with a chance to talk to community law enforcement officers over a cup of coffee.
Lead For Hawai‘i Fellows Champion Change in Their Communities
Eight young Big Island leaders are acting to drive change in their communities by taking part in a national service program that builds the next generation of leaders.
Halekiʻi Market Goes Green For Earth Day Event
Halekiʻi Market in Kealakekua is going green to celebrate Lā Honua (Earth Day).
Visitation Resumes at State Correctional Facilities
In-person visitation at the state’s correctional facilities will resume this week.
‘Not Good News’: Hawai‘i Inflation Will be the Highest in Decades, and Everything Will be Affected
Your $100 won’t be worth as much this year as it was last year. In fact, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, that $100 will be about $6 less.
Hawaii Island Motorists Feel the Financial Hardship at Gas Pump
The pain at the pump is real for Hawaii Island motorists. And those who spoke with Big Island Now all said they have never seen gas prices this high.
Keiki Art Contest Aims to Teach About Fair Housing
Hawai‘i Realtors, a leading statewide professional trade organization for the real estate industry, has launched its 2022 Keiki Art Contest to help children learn about fair housing.
Got What it Takes to be 2022 Miss Billfish? Time to Apply
The Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament is searching for its 2022 Miss Billfish.
Hilo ‘Rising Stars’ Class Registration Open
Hilo Community Players have opened registration for the spring 2022 session of the Rising Stars program.
Captain Cook Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash
A 77-year-old Captain Cook man died following a single vehicle collision on Friday, March 25 on Highway 11, north of the intersection of Māmalahoa Highway and Napo‘opo‘o Road in South Kona.
Update: Haihai Street Now Open
Haihai Street, fronting the Hilo Municipal Golf Course is now open, the police department reported at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Donkey Mill Presents ‘Pu‘uhonua’ Exhibition
Donkey Mill invites the public to visit and reflect on its new exhibition, entitled Pu‘uhonua.
Big Island Weekly Lane Closures: March 26-April 1
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures for March 26 to April 1.
One Person in Custody Following Hilo Structure Fire
A woman was taken into custody on suspicion of arson following a structure fire in Hilo Friday, March 25.
